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See what learning opportunities are coming up and all the big news for you this month.

Career Craft

Grow to actively manage your career

Unlock Your Career Potential with SHIFT!

Join the UNV Career Management Programme

Your journey as a UN Volunteer is not just about the present but also about crafting a fulfilling and purpose-driven future!

SHIFT is a four-level Career Management Programme that spans over four weeks, designed to help you master the art of managing your career effectively. Engage with the self-paced micromodules, connect and share with peers, and confront yourself with career experts as you draft your personalized career plan!

You can explore SHIFT’s structure and agenda in more detail here.

If you are still wondering if the SHIFT Programme is what you are looking for, take a moment to read what other Volunteers say about it.

Ready to commit to the next step in your career?

SHIFT next edition will open on March 4^th! Sign up here.

Currently, SHIFT is only available in English - limited seats available and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline: February 28 COB, 2024

Boost your career with UNDP's Career Labs

Career Labs are back! These interactive sessions, in partnership with UNDP, are designed to support your growth and align with the People for 2030 strategy. Explore the four stages of your career path: 'Know Yourself', 'Know your Actions', 'Plan your Actions', and 'Create your Future'. And guess what? They're available in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring all UN Volunteers can benefit!

Registering is a breeze:

For UN Volunteers with UNDP: Secure your spot via the UNDP Talent Development Hub here.
For UN Volunteers with other UN host entities: Check out the upcoming CL session topics and registration links below.

Access the full Career Labs Library 2024 here to select the upcoming events of your interest and save your spot.

Got questions?

Contact UNDP's Talent Development Unit/OHR at career.development@undp.org

Skills Surge

Elevate your competencies by accessing leading learning platforms

Learn the top skills employers prioritized in the past year

If you’re a professional looking to advance your career this year, we have good news: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence stands to make your core skills more valuable, not less. Today, business leaders are looking for uniquely human skills to both work with AI — and drive organizational success.

As LinkedIn’s 2024 Most In-Demand Skills list reveals, there’s more value than ever in augmenting your specialization with the age-old fundamentals of communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

You can help make yourself more in-demand by sharpening your skills. And for each in-demand skill, you’ll find a corresponding LinkedIn Learning course to develop it. Want to know more? Access all of these courses for free through May 31, 2024.

Develop Effective Plans with our Expert-Curated Collections

Featuring certified courses in Strategic Thinking and Critical Thinking. These offerings, developed in collaboration with LinkedIn Learning (LiL), are specifically tailored to meet your needs, as identified in our recent Learning Needs Assessment. Dive in to enhance your skills in these in-demand UN competency areas.

Whether you're a new UN Volunteer or a seasoned pro, choose from 35 courses in 20+ languages. Learn how to translate data, knowledge, and goals into actionable strategies. Become aware of tasks that need a critical evaluation of complex problems. Understand a problem by identifying connections and addressing key underlying issues. Personalized learning at your own pace!

What more? You get complimentary access to our 130+ LiL competency-based learning collections. Visit eCampus for step-by-step guidance and boost your professional skills today!

The top 10 most in-demand skills in 2024: Join Our Learning Challenge!

Gain today’s must-have skills to expand your knowledge and prepare for what’s next in your career.

Understand the value of leadership and management skills, sharpen your project management capacity, develop your communication and teamwork abilities, and increase your analytical and problem-solving mindset.

To start learning, complete the upcoming LinkedIn Learning (LiL) Challenge – here is a handy calendar featuring bite-sized LinkedIn Learning videos, each requiring just 5-10 minutes a day. Visit eCampus for your complimentary access to LiL.

Empower for Change

Champion positive transformations and promote UN values

Stand up against sexual misconduct!

Join the UNV workshops on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

Together with your peers, you'll acquire the skills to recognize and define sexual misconduct, differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable behavior, prioritize victims' needs with empathy, and understand your obligations and responsibilities when addressing incidents of sexual misconduct.

Secure your spot for the first sessions of the year in English, French and Spanish - Sign up here!

Session 3 (EN): Tuesday, 12 March from 4.00 to 6.30 PM CET
Session 4 (ES): martes 19 de marzo de 16h a 18.30h CET

Also, see the dedicated PSEAH page on UNV eCampus. And complete your mandatory courses today if you haven't already!

You, We, Us - Promoting Equality: UN Volunteers Leading the Way

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UN Volunteers share their journeys towards a world free from racial discrimination.

Gain valuable insights into their efforts and how you can contribute to a more inclusive and diverse society

When? Thursday, March 21, 2024 02:00 PM CET. Register here!

Voices of Impact: UN Volunteers' Online Journey to Success

Join us for an illuminating webinar, "Voices of Impact: UN Volunteers' Online Journey to Success," where we'll spotlight extraordinary success stories of online volunteers from UN Volunteers.

Discover firsthand experiences, inspiring narratives, and the remarkable impact of dedicated volunteers working remotely to create positive change worldwide.

When? Tuesday, March 12, 2024 02:00 PM CET. Register here!

See how to apply for UNV online programmes. With thousands of courses, tutorials, and certifications available, the possibilities are endless.

Discover a new language with Rosetta Stone, access free learning opportunities on LinkedIn Learning, earn a university certificate with Coursera. Or receive one-on-one coaching and get certified through our conflict, peace, and security courses from UNITAR.

Take the first step towards unlocking your potential and explore all that UNV online programs have to offer. Apply today and start your journey towards success.

Any questions?

For more information, please see unv.org and learning.unv.org. Use the eCampus contact form to ask about learning, and support@unv.org for volunteer recruitment, COS policy and process, or anything UNV.

You can also find answers to your FAQs on UNV Conditions of Service in the e-learning modules on eCampus. Policy and process made easy for you!

Happy Learning!

UNV Capacity Development Team 2024